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Eighteen Endangered Takahe Relocated to Rees Valley!

2/13/2025

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Eighteen endangered takahe have found a new home in the Rees Valley, Queenstown, thanks to three years of dedicated predator control that eliminated nearly 2,000 threats. This ambitious initiative by Southern Lakes Sanctuary aims to boost the takahe population to 80 by 2025, marking a significant step in the conservation of this remarkable bird.

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Story summary

Eighteen endangered takahe have found a new home in the Rees Valley, Queenstown, thanks to three years of dedicated predator control that eliminated nearly 2,000 threats. This ambitious initiative by Southern Lakes Sanctuary aims to boost the takahe population to 80 by 2025, marking a significant step in the conservation of this remarkable bird.